Data Scientist

About the Role

We are seeking a Data Scientist to build enhancements to our data quality and research processes. The successful candidate will have a strong background in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and statistical modeling, with a proven ability to develop new models, optimize existing processes, and deliver business impact through data-driven solutions. Familiarity with commercial real estate concepts and datasets is preferred, though a demonstrated ability to learn complex domains quickly is valued. This individual will play a key role, working closely with product, engineering, and research leadership teams to improve our data quality and completeness. This is a full-time in-office position based in our Richmond, VA office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate machine learning models that support CoStar Research’s goals and enhance data quality
• Leverage frontier artificial intelligence models, potentially including computer vision and multi-modal approaches, to improve the quality and timeliness of key business processes and workflows
• Conduct rigorous experimentation and model validation to ensure accuracy, robustness, and fairness
• Collaborate with research leaders, product teams, and engineers to understand requirements and translate them into data-driven solutions
• Demonstrate output in the form of deployed demos or professional quality visualizations for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Monitor model performance and proactively retrain or refine as necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data analytics, statistics, machine learning, or related field
• 2+ years of relevant experience in machine learning, artificial intelligence, model performance, statistical modeling, and data preparation
• Understanding of machine learning and statistical modeling techniques, including supervised and unsupervised methods
• Familiarity with model evaluation metrics, validation strategies, and performance tuning techniques
• Proficiency in Python and key ML/data libraries such as PyTorch
• Experience working with large and complex datasets
• Comfortable collaborating in cross-functional teams and communicating technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience incorporating one or more Large Language Model into a business process or application
• Working experience with AWS or other major cloud providers
• Familiarity with commercial real estate data or concepts
• Experience working with computer vision or multi-modal models

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes
• Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Pay

Base Compensation: $71,400 to $115,500 annual base.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.